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Southampton, Solent University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: LEA1
Live Event and Audio Engineering
Southampton, Solent UniversitySouthampton, England
3 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Southampton, Solent University, the BSc Live Event and Audio Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The live events and audio industries are evolving rapidly, with advances in sound, broadcast, and immersive technology reshaping everything from festivals and concerts, to flagship sports and corporate productions. This hands-on degree equips you with the technical skills and creative expertise to thrive as a live event and audio engineer - meeting the industry’s demand for skilled professionals who can deliver world-class experiences. Across your studies, you’ll build specialist skills through practical learning in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a 29-speaker Dolby Atmos Cinema,... International tuition fees are £19,081 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Sound System Design and Installation
Live Event Audio Engineering
Broadcast Audio Technology
Lighting Design and Control Systems
Video Production for Live Events
Audio Post-Production and Mixing
Immersive and Spatial Audio
Professional Live Event Project
UCAS Code:LEA1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,081
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,243
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £31,500 | £39,000 |
UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
99%Organisation and management
92%Learning resources
92%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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